| Acronym | Meaning |
| STF | Spin Test Facility (see DSTF) |
| DIPL | Display Initial Program Load |
| MTO | Magnetic Tape Operator |
| PFR | Portable Foot Restraint |
| LINJET | Liquid Injection Electric Thruster |
| CASO | Cancellation Addendum Sales Order |
| SMS | Separation Mechanism SubsYstem |
| PETS | POCC Experiments Timeline System (GDSD And Spacelab |
| RIL | Reparableltemlist |
| TPS | Thermal Protection Subsystem |